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View synonyms for methanol

methanol

[ meth-uh-nawl, -nol ]

noun

, Chemistry.

methanol

/ ˈmɛθəˌnɒl /

noun

  1. a colourless volatile poisonous liquid compound used as a solvent and fuel. Formula: CH 3 OH Also calledmethyl alcoholwood alcohol

methanol

/ mĕth′ə-nôl′ /

  1. A colorless, toxic, flammable liquid used as a general solvent, antifreeze, and fuel. Also called methyl alcohol, wood alcohol. Chemical formula: CH 4 O.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of methanol1

First recorded in 1890–95; methane + -ol 1

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Word History and Origins

Origin of methanol1

C20: from methane + -ol 1

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